Definition
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, or light up, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
light up
The private files were marked 'confidential.' Using context clues, what does confidential mean?
private
My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar. Using context clues, what does ajar mean?
open or cracked
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
A. ate B. over-heated C. slept D. sunbathed
B. over heated
We do not like how the animals in the circus are treated, so our plan is to boycott—refuse to support—the circus. Using context clues, what does boycott mean?
refuse to support
Nelson developed an affection for nature growing up in the woods of northern Wisconsin. As an adult, he brought his love of the land to his political career.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word affection.
love
I love chocolate cake, but on the other hand, I absolutely loathe vanilla icing. Using context clues what does loathe mean?
hate
Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price increased by 6 cents.
A. stamp B. prohibition C. advertisement D. tax
D. tax
The company had to demolish, or destroy, the building to make room for the new parking lot. Using context clues, what does demolish mean?
destroy
Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too. Using context clues, what does essential mean?
necessary/ important
Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any! Using context clues, what does copious mean?
A lot
The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.
A. gracefully B. lazily C. dangerously D. hopefully
C. dangerously
The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious: she works hard and is driven to succeed. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?
The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him. Using context clues, what does amble mean?
walked
The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly. Using context clues, what does scorching mean?
very hot
The mood was somber at the funeral.
A. silent B. upsetting C. bright D. exciting
B. upsetting
He knew his future was precarious and likely to fall apart. Using context clues, what does precarious mean?
likely to fall apart
The young girl was very aloof. Everyone thought that she was unsociable and unapproachable. Using context clues, what does aloof mean?
Unsociable, unapproachable
The school's old principal was lax with the rules, unlike the new principal who enforces them all. Using context clues, what does lax mean?
lenient, slack
The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.
A. rustic B. busy C. hectic D. charming
D. charming